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Computer Information Systems at University of Nevada-Reno

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.

During the most recent reporting year, 107 computer information systems degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

Many students take online classes at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 102
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#69 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#227 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#443 of 827

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 102
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#69 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#227 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#443 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Graduates of University of Nevada-Reno’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,782
2 years	$48,635
3 years	$57,052
4 years	$61,782
5 years	$76,881

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Nevada-Reno report median earnings of $61,782, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Information Systems graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 31% women (33) and 69% men (74).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 92 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 26% were women (24) and 74% were men (68).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	6
Asian	13
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 50% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 15 master’s computer information systems graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 27% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at University of Nevada-Reno

This Computer Information Systems program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	107

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.